| Unit name | Learning Journal (Trinity & Baptist College) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS11035 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Reverend. Bill MacDougall |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
Participation in denominationally approved ministerial formation and placement |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The main purpose of this unit is to enable reflection by the student on their experience of academic theology, pastoral ministry and personal spiritual development. The integration of these three spheres of experience is crucial in the formation of ministers and the learning journal will provide a structured environment within which such integration may take place. The student will be encouraged to understand a variety of models of theological reflection and of reflection on practice and to use these in the journal entries. A placement and participation in leading worship will provide contexts for reflection, together with the academic modules undertaken and the student&�s own faith journey. The journal will require the student: 1. to reflect on critical incidents in the course of community or pastoral placements 2. to ask $�What have I learned in this unit which has challenged me?&� and $�What implications does this unit have for pastoral ministry?&� 3. to ask how have I changed in my understanding of who I am and what I believe God asks of me?
